The Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ)—representing more than 1,500 community leaders—holds formal positions on several pressing juvenile justice issues. CJJ positions are supported by research, the collective knowledge of the organization's membership, and a belief that safe communities are built through focused efforts in prevention, rehabilitation and accountability. All positions have been approved by CJJ's Board of Directors.
[1] Abolish Juvenile Death Penalty
[2] Children Detained in Adult Jails
[3] Children's Right to Legal Counsel
[4] Consideration of Age and Development as Factors in Sentencing Juveniles
[5] Eliminate Federal Earmarks on Juvenile Justice Programs
[6] Eliminate Juvenile Life without Parole Sentences
[7] Ensuring School Engagement and Success vs. Exclusion for Youth at Risk of Delinquency
[8] Limit Youth Transfers to Adult Criminal Court
[9] Rehabilitate Status Offenders in Their Homes and Communities
[10] Remove Federal Juvenile Sex Offender Requirements (Adam Walsh Act)
[11] The Role of Prevention
[12] Unaddressed Mental Health Needs
[13] Unequal Treatment of Minority Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
[1]: http://juvjustice.org/position_2.html
[2]: http://juvjustice.org/position_5.html
[3]: http://juvjustice.org/position_6.html
[4]: http://juvjustice.org/position_9.html
[5]: http://juvjustice.org/position_12.html
[6]: http://juvjustice.org/position_11.html
[7]: http://juvjustice.org/position_13.html
[8]: http://juvjustice.org/position_1.html
[9]: http://juvjustice.org/position_8.html
[10]: http://juvjustice.org/position_10.html
[11]: http://juvjustice.org/position_7.html
[12]: http://juvjustice.org/position_4.html
[13]: http://juvjustice.org/position_3.html